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LG Solar Unveils Award-Winning NeON 2 Bi-Facial Solar Module at Solar Power International

LG Electronics USA's innovative collection of solar modules and technologies on display at Solar Power International (SPI) this week is headlined by the brand new LG NeON™ R module with "Back Contact" cell technology.

15 Sep 2016

Argonne Researchers Design Inexpensive, High-Efficiency Thermal Energy Storage System

Energy storage is crucial for taking full advantage of solar power, which otherwise suffers interruptions from cloudy skies and nightfall.

13 Sep 2016

University of Maryland Students Achieve First Successful Flight of Gamera Solar-Powered Helicopter

A University of Maryland student team has once again achieved new aviation heights, this time by successfully lifting a helicopter and passenger through the sole use of solar power.

12 Sep 2016

Researchers Develop Interactive Web Tool to Estimate Solar, Wind Energy Output at Any Location

Researchers have created an interactive web tool to estimate the amount of energy that could be generated by wind or solar farms at any location.

7 Sep 2016

Scientists Try to Analyze the Claim that Solar Activity Could be Major Cause of Global Warming

The Sun’s impact on our planet’s climate has recently been a hotly debated topic in the context of climate change. The controversy around this issue has led scientists across Europe to dig deeper into the claim that solar activity could be a major cause of global warming.

30 Aug 2016

Researchers Develop New Cost-Effective, Highly Efficient Solar Cells

The prices of solar power are beginning to correspond with the less expensive fossil fuel-based electricity in several parts of the world. However, the clean energy source still continues to account for just more than 1% of the global electricity mix.

29 Aug 2016

Scientists Discover New Technique to Convert Emissions into Energy-Rich Fuel Using Silicon

Annually, humans cause the discharge of around 30 billion tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) into the atmosphere, resulting in advancement of global warming and climate change, which will ultimately lead to the extinction of the human race.

26 Aug 2016

Researchers Discover Robust, Effective System to Store Solar Energy for Further Use

Even when the sun isn't shining, solar energy can still be utilized if it is converted into hydrogen through a process known as water electrolysis. This process aims to split water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen using the electric current generated from the solar panel.

26 Aug 2016

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Unveils Latest Investment in New Solar Power Facility

With the dual goals of cutting carbon emissions and reducing operational costs, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California unveiled its latest investment in solar power today.

10 Aug 2016

GEM Energy Ranks 15th Among Solar Power World's Top Solar Developers of 2016

GEM Energy, of the Rudolph Libbe Group, is ranked 15th among Solar Power World's Top Solar Developers of 2016, up from 26th place last year. GEM Energy is the only Ohio-based solar developer to make the list.

3 Aug 2016